Associate Dean, Business and Entrepreneurship

Salary: Depends on Qualifications

Location : Southern Wake Campus

Job Type: Full-time, Annual

Job Number: 06613

*DIVISION*: Business & Public Svcs. Tech.

*DEPARTMENT*: Business & Public Services Tech - General

Opening Date: 05/22/2025

Closing Date: Continuous

FLSA: Exempt

Position Description

Pay Grade: Manager 7

The Associate Dean of Business and Professional Services assists the Dean in providing oversight, leadership, and operational support for the division. This role focuses on quality control, faculty and student support, program administration, and collaboration with industry and community partners. Additionally, this position oversees the Small Business Center and Entrepreneurship initiatives, ensuring alignment with the division's strategic objectives. The Associate Dean assumes the Dean's responsibilities in their absence.

Responsibilities and Duties (*Essential Functions)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.

*Assists with oversight, growth, and quality control of degree, diploma, and certificate programs within the Business and Professional Services Division.

*Supports division-wide institutional effectiveness initiatives, including assessment plans and student learning outcomes

*Works with the Dean on developing strategic goals and implementation plans for the division

*Oversees the Small Business Center and Entrepreneurship programs, ensuring alignment with institutional and division goals

*Supervises and supports the leadership of the Entrepreneurship & Small Business Center in developing and managing programming, workshops, community engagement, and funding opportunities

*Oversees partnerships with community organizations, chambers of commerce, and economic development agencies to support small business growth

*Assists with budget monitoring and allocation of resources across division programs

Ensures compliance with college, state, and accreditation standards in collaboration with the Dean

Represents the division in college-wide meetings, committees, and planning initiatives

Supports recruitment, hiring, training, and evaluation of faculty and staff within the division

Assists with professional development opportunities for faculty and staff to enhance instructional effectiveness

Provides mediation and conflict resolution for faculty and staff concerns

Supports entrepreneurship faculty in aligning their curriculum with industry needs and small business best practices

Collaborates with Student Services and other departments to address student needs, retention, and success initiatives

Assists in student issue resolution, including grade appeals and other academic concerns

Supports articulation agreements and Career and College Promise (CCP) programs in collaboration with the Dean

Works with department heads and the Registrar's Office on scheduling and enrollment management

Ensures entrepreneurship and business-related continuing education programs are accessible and meet student and industry demands

Assists in developing and maintaining industry partnerships for internships, apprenticeships, and job placement opportunities

Supports the expansion of entrepreneurship initiatives, including Launch Wake County and small business training programs

Engages with advisory boards to ensure programs remain aligned with industry and small business needs

Acts as a spokesperson for entrepreneurship and small business development initiatives at Wake Tech when needed

Supports grant development and implementation of grant-funded initiatives, including Small Business Center Network (SBCN) grants and Wake Tech Foundation support

Oversees financial reporting and budget tracking for entrepreneurship and small business initiatives in collaboration with the Senior Director of Entrepreneurship

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Strong leadership and organizational skills with experience in academic administration

Knowledge of business, entrepreneurship, small business development, hospitality, culinary, and professional services education

Experience in community partnerships and economic development, particularly in entrepreneurship

Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and industry partners

Proficiency in data analysis, institutional effectiveness, and program assessment

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and stakeholder engagement

Ability to fluently use MS Office products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Minimum Requirements:

Master's degree in a relevant field within Business, Entrepreneurship, or related areas

Two years of post-secondary teaching experience in a business-related discipline

Two years of supervisory or management experience in academia or a business setting

Preferences:

Experience in a community college setting

Experience with institutional effectiveness and program accreditation

Experience in industry partnerships, small business development, and workforce training

Understanding of small business funding sources, grant management, and entrepreneurship ecosystems

#IDHP

As an equal employment opportunity employer, Wake Tech values our workforce. Wake Tech is committed to reaching students in every part of Wake County and rallying around them to go as far as their dreams, talents and resilience will take them. As an institution of higher education, we are committed to valuing the unique experiences of the Wake Tech community. We strive to be self-reflective of the kind of student body we represent and the culture we are building, and we care deeply about supporting each employee's professional growth.

Benefits are not available for temporary positions.

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Please describe your experience overseeing or supporting entrepreneurship or small business development initiatives.Please include specific programs, partnerships, or outcomes you were involved in.

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What experience do you have with academic program administration, including curriculum development, assessment, or accreditation processes?Highlight any leadership roles and the types of programs you supported.

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Please describe your experience collaborating with community or industry partners to develop internships, apprenticeships, or workforce training programs?Please describe the nature of these partnerships and your role in facilitating them.

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What experience do you have managing budgets, grants, or resource allocation in an educational or business environment?Include any specific tools or processes you used.

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